Chapter 20 - Pompous Demotivator (2/2)

”I know he's not unreasonable but he should also consider our workload.” Sighing out, he continued, ”Anyways, I was here for some other matter. Tomorrow, the Planning Department is going on a recreational trip. To create bonding between new interns and give relaxation to old employees, it was decided by our CEO.”

Xiu opened her mouth to say something when she heard Manager Li's voice, ”Don't you dare try to find your way out of this again. You always have excuses for such activities. This time it won't work.” Xiu shut her mouth conveniently as she saw Manager Li's angry gaze. ”I have checked through the KPI report. It's very detailed as expected of you.”

”Thank you, Manager Li.” Xiu bowed her head show her respect and gratitude.

”You have also attached a list of actions with quality improvement suggestions and their expected outcomes. The transparency report is also remarkable.” Manager Li passed the files to Director Lin as she praised Xiu without holding back.

Director Lin also nodded his head, ”It's no wonder, we value you so much. And somehow I think you're wasting your talent in the Planning Department.”

”I'm quite satisfied with where I am, Sir,” Xiu replied politely.

Xiu was about to leave the room when Manager Li's voice halted her, ”Bai Xiu, don't overwork yourself.” Xiu smiled at her and left the room.

She came back to her cubicle and found a steaming hot coffee laying on her table waiting for her. A sticky note was attached to it, ”It's not brown-nosing. You genuinely look tired so I thought it'll help.” Xiu rubbed her chin in a thoughtful manner and her lips curled up.

She savored the taste of the coffee and got back to work. In the evening, when she left the office right on time, she found Nora waiting for her outside while leaning against her car.

”Hey, baby Xiu'er!” Nora shouted loudly while waving excitedly. Xiu really wanted to be embarrassed but couldn't bring herself to do so.

With equal enthusiasm, she shouted back, ”Hi, Nora darling!”

”Oh my gosh! Did our Pompous Demotivator actually smile?”

”Forget it! I'm still feeling the chills.”

”But who is that gorgeous girl waiting for our Heartless Witch?”

All kinds of whispering were going on around her but Xiu decided to zone them out as she alighted in Nora's car and they both steered their way on the busy road.